Used Subaru Impreza for Sale near Smiths Cove, NS

How much does the Subaru Impreza cost in today's market?

Used Subaru Impreza prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru Impreza's current nationwide average price is $17,527 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,128 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru Impreza a good car?

Yes — the Subaru Impreza is a strong used-car choice if you want standard all-wheel drive, everyday practicality, and a comfortable driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impreza for its sure-footed AWD, good handling, and comfortable daily-driving character. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its fuel efficiency and useful safety features, along with a cabin that works well for family use and commuting.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years centre on engine performance, interior materials, and cargo space, while some versions also lean more toward practicality than excitement. 26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru Impreza models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Subaru Impreza as a dependable, easy-to-live-with compact car with strong all-wheel-drive confidence and good everyday usability. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for balanced handling, comfortable ride quality, and solid fuel efficiency.

• Owners rate the Subaru Impreza between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose a well-maintained example with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Impreza?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: EyeSight suite of safety features and driver assist technology, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.
• Infotainment: Vertical 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all but the Convenience trim.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is estimated to return fuel economy of 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 6.9 highway; the RS and Sport-tech trims are rated at 9.0 L/100 km city and 7.2 highway.

Which Subaru Impreza trim should I buy?

The 2024 Subaru Impreza offers these trims:

• Convenience: The entry trim brings the 2.0-litre engine, CVT, standard AWD with active torque vectoring, two 7-inch displays, and the core EyeSight safety suite.
• Touring: This trim adds the vertical 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and paddle shifters, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• RS: The RS adds the 2.5-litre engine, 18-inch wheels, side skirts, a power sunroof, a wireless phone charger, red interior accents, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
• Sport-tech: This trim builds on the RS with the same 2.5-litre powertrain, the larger touchscreen, Subaru Starlink connected services, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency steering.

What Subaru Impreza do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Impreza years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition. They also often sit in a sweet spot between newer features and more approachable pricing.

What is the Subaru Impreza's resale value?

Most model years in the Impreza lineup have moved lower over the past year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The larger drops are especially noticeable on older and mid-cycle examples, while the newest years have seen smaller declines. That pattern suggests there are opportunities across the range, especially if you are flexible on model year and trim.

The 2015, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru Impreza safe?

• 2024: 6/10

All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with the company's EyeSight suite of safety features and driver assist technology that include frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and lane-centring.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Impreza now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −7.66% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 28% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,175 CAD. The Subaru Impreza offers standard all-wheel drive and a confident, practical character that suits daily driving in all kinds of weather.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Subaru Impreza is available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, while the RS and Sport-tech models upgrade to a 2.5-litre engine that increases output to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included in all Imprezas, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are equipped in all but the Convenience trim, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system is included with the RS and Sport-tech trims.
• Safety: All 2024 Subaru Imprezas come with EyeSight, and the top three trims add a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and automatic emergency steering.
• Starting price: The 2024 Subaru Impreza in Convenience trim has a starting price in Canada of $29,303 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.